Ed Soul

Sourcewell
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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

  1. 6d ago

    Pathways After High School with The Center for Rural Development Policy

    Pathways After High School with The Center for Rural Development Policy Guests: Julie Tesch, Marnie Werner, Kelly Asche Show Summary: This episode features the Center for Rural Policy and Development as they explore what shapes young people’s paths into postsecondary education and the workforce. Drawing on statewide research, they discuss regional trends, academic preparation, and the role career and technical education plays in shaping postsecondary and workforce outcomes—especially in rural communities. The conversation also highlights how schools and educators can use this data to strengthen career-connected learning and create meaningful, real-world applications for students across grade levels. About the Center for Rural Development Policy:Established by the Minnesota legislature in 1997, the Center for Rural Policy & Development is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization dedicated to providing high-quality research, unbiased information, and thoughtful analysis to policymakers and the public to support the economic and social development of rural Minnesota. Resources and ideas from this episode: Center for Rural Policy and Development Webinar: Pathways After High School Events | Center for Rural Policy and Development Center of Everywhere Podcast | Center for Rural Policy and Development Browse Audiobooks Lord of the Rings Narrated by Andy Serkis - Sort by Bestselling this Month - Page 1 | Audiobooks.com Please Be Good at Philanthropy - Disruption Books Amazon.com: The Art of Moving Snow: A Kate Oftedahl mystery: 9798989705009: Werner, MB: Books Watch Elementary Streaming Online | Hulu Lonesome Dove (Lonesome Dove, #1) by Larry McMurtry | Goodreads Theo of Golden by Allen Levi | Goodreads SmartLess - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  2. Oct 9

    What is Modern Instruction, Anyway?

    Guests: Northland Community Schools Principal: Jenessa Green and Verndale Public School District Instructional Coach and Speech Language Pathologist: Matthew Parker. Show Summary: In this episode, principal Jenessa Green and instructional coach Matthew Parker share about what “modern instruction” looks like in everyday practice. They explore how schools build a foundation of safety, support, and collaboration, create shared expectations for effective teaching, and use tools such as proficiency scales to strengthen learning. Jenessa and Matthew share lessons from implementing the High Reliability Schools framework, including strategies for building staff buy-in, measuring progress, and how to sustain foundational practices regardless of staff turnover or changes over time. Resources and ideas from this episode: High Reliability Schools Center on PBIS | What is PBIS? The What, Why, and How of Proficiency Scales Check out what’s available in our Education Solutions Library Fierce Conversations (Revised and Updated) by Susan Scott: 9780425193372 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books The Women – Kristin Hannah The Great Alone – Kristin Hannah Don’t forget to unplug and be present (Thanks Matthew!) Want to learn more about how Northland Community Schools and Verndale Public Schools are leaning into instructional practices? Email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov to get in touch. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  3. Sep 25

    100 Episodes: A Look Back, A Look Forward with Soulmate Favorites, Jacki Brickman, Dr. Nathan Elliott, and Lisa Worden

    Ed Soul is celebrating it’s 100th episode with soulmate favorites Jacki Brickman, Dr. Nathan Elliott, and Lisa Worden. Each reflects on some of the most downloaded and impactful conversations from the past four years. Together, they revisit timeless themes like belonging, behavior, and mental health in schools—exploring what still resonates today and what we must continue to prioritize moving forward. Help us celebrate with our “100 shares for 100 episodes” challenge and grow educator access to the show and impactful strategies for the classroom. What episode will you share with a friend? Resources and Ed Soul favorites from this episode: Unlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan ElliottUnderstanding ADHD and other mental health challenges with Jacki Brickman and Lisa WordenCreating safety & belonging in your school & classroomChallenging our beliefs to better prioritize children's needs with Paul GorskiExamining Common School Practices with Seema PothiniCurriculum Revitalization Through an Equity Lens with Marceline DuBose,Understanding and Supporting our (Anxious) Youth with Dr. Kathryn HechtCCR Series: Rigorous Learning Experiences with Administrative Leader Amie Westberg and Dr. Maggie VelascoCCR Series Part 2: Engaging Higher Education, Community & Industry Partners with Dr. Cheryl Norman & Kathy CottewCCR Series Part 3: Academic and Career Planning with Mr. Randy Thompson and StudentsKeep tuning in for Regional Voices from Season 6: Ed Soul Season 6 Trailer Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  4. Sep 11

    Moments that Matter: The Importance of Student Events

    In this episode, we hear from a variety of perspectives connected to student events; a superintendent, student voice, and Sourcewell Student Events Specialist.  Together, they explore how these opportunities give students voice, agency, leadership experience, and access to memorable learning moments that can shape their school experience.  The conversation highlights why student events are worth the time and investment, how districts can find and support these opportunities, and the lasting impact they can have on students, educators, and communities. Resources and ideas from this episode: • Initiatives - Minnesota Service Cooperatives • For your students | Sourcewell • Which Book Do I Read First? - Brené Brown • Spotify Podcasts | Crosby-Ironton Public Schools • Watch I Am Joe Frazier (2025) - Free Movies | Tubi Want to learn more about how Crosby-Ironton, Pine River Backus, and Sourcewell are leaning into Student Events? Email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov to get in touch. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  5. Aug 28

    Setting Students Up for Success Featuring Pillager School Leaders

    Guests: Pillager Staff members: Wendy Hall, Stacey Germundson, Wade Mortenson Show Summary: In this episode, Leaders from Pillager School District explore what it means to intentionally set students up for success during the transition from elementary to middle level. Together, they discuss the importance of connection and relationship building between grade levels, the role of mentorship and student support systems, and how data collection and diagnostics helps schools make informed decisions. The conversation also connects lessons learned and  advice connected to mental health, sense of purpose and self-worth, commitment, and career exploration. Resources and ideas from this episode: ▪ The Power of Beliefs by Shawn Achor ▪ The Art of Coaching Teams | Bright Morning ▪ FastBridge Data ▪ CAREI/MDE Curriculum Review Rubric - Google Sheets ▪ Toolbox | UF Literacy Institute Want to learn more about how Pillager Schools implemented strategies heard on “Setting Students up for Success”? Email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov to get in touch. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  6. Season 6 Trailer

    Ed Soul Season 6 Trailer

    What if the future of education isn't found in a program, a policy, or the latest educational trend? What if it's found in the people we already know—and the connections between us? This season on Ed Soul, we will continue to bring you practical, research-based strategies you can use in your classroom, just like we always have. And this year, we're expanding the conversation beyond the classroom walls. Because supporting young people has never been the work of educators alone. It's the work of counselors and coaches. Nonprofit leaders and mental health professionals. Law enforcement officers and local government leaders. Families, neighbors, and community advocates. This season, you'll hear from real practitioners across our region—people who are doing the work, day after day, of cultivating the kind of communities we want to be, communities where every student can thrive. We'll explore what happens when schools and communities stop working in silos and start coming together. We’ll hear from educators supporting students across their educational journey, from communities that help shape pathways after high school. We’ll explore the role that safety, belonging, mental health, and local partnerships play helping students define and find success. Together, we'll discover how the well-being of our schools is connected to the well-being of our communities. And we'll embrace a simple but powerful truth: We need one another. Our challenges are interconnected. Our successes are interconnected. And our futures are interconnected. Join us for Season 6 of Ed Soul—intentionally designed to be an audio-based community of practice where educators and community partners come together to share stories, lessons, and possibilities for what's next. Because when a community comes together around young people, everyone has a role to play. And everyone has something to learn. Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  7. Aug 14

    Setting Adults up for Success with Principals from Pierz: Wendy Becker and Beth Cooper and WHA: Jill McGowan

    This episode kicks off Season 6 of Ed Soul with a focus on setting adults up for success in school systems.  Learn from school principals from Pierz and Walker Hackensack Akeley to explore practical, transferable strategies for supporting educators through intentional teacher onboarding, sustained instructional practices, and thoughtful adult-facing systems.  Together, the conversation highlights why investing in healthy, supported adults strengthens school culture and ultimately benefits students and families.  Resources and ideas from this episode: ▪ High Reliability Schools and The New Art and Science of Teaching ▪ Ted Lasso ▪ Tina Boogren Educator Wellness and podcast ▪ The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

  8. Jun 12

    Making AI Work for Every Classroom with Christian Jackson

    In this episode, Christian Jackson, CEO of Edapt.com, joins Ed Soul to explore what it really takes to make AI work for every classroom. Together, we dig into the opportunities and inequities that come with emerging technology, from  educator readiness and confidence to student access and responsible use. Christian shares practical examples of how AI can support creativity and critical thinking without replacing student learning, while also encouraging listeners to  consider the long-term impact of technology on people and the planet.  Resources and ideas from this episode: ▪ AI Implementation & Compliance Automation for Education | Edapt ▪ Christian Jackson | AI Keynotes for Leaders ▪ THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development ▪ How to use Gemini Gems - Tutorial for Beginners ▪ Google Meet - Caption and Translation - Quick Tip # 88 ▪ Digital Literacy and Internet Safety ▪ What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools? | The New Yorker ▪ AI In Context - YouTube In the Sourcewell region? Register for our upcoming 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit: 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit | Sourcewell and ask Jack to “finish that story!” Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

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  • Creator
    Sourcewell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ed Soul
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